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Andranovondronina

Coordinates: 12°3′17.2″S 49°13′57.3″E / 12.054778°S 49.232583°E / -12.054778; 49.232583
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Andranovondronina
the church of Bobaomby, a village of this municipality
the church of Bobaomby, a village of this municipality
Andranovondronina is located in Madagascar
Andranovondronina
Andranovondronina
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 12°3′17.2″S 49°13′57.3″E / 12.054778°S 49.232583°E / -12.054778; 49.232583
Country Madagascar
RegionDiana
DistrictAntsiranana II
Elevation62 m (203 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total2,372
Time zoneUTC+3 (EAT)
Postal code
202

Andranovondronina is a municipality in northern Madagascar, along with holding the status as most northern town on the island. It belongs to the district of Antsiranana II, which is a part of the Diana Region. According to the 2001 census the population of Andranovondronina was 2,372.[2]

Only primary schooling is available in the town. Agriculture provides employment for 14% and 75% of the working population. The principal crop is maize, while other important products are cassava and rice. Services provide employment for 0.5% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 10.5% of the population.[2]

Cap Ambre

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The northernmost point in Madagascar is situated in this municipality: the Cape Ambre or Tanjona Bobaomby.[3] The creation of a national park is under way in this area.

References and notes

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  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 13 February 2008.
  3. ^ Bobaomby

12°3′17.2″S 49°13′57.3″E / 12.054778°S 49.232583°E / -12.054778; 49.232583